From his philanthropy to his military service, here are some facts about the United Kingdom’s newest monarch you may not be aware of
King Charles III may have been known as the longest-serving heir apparent in British history while his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, ruled for 70 years, but the 74-year-old king had accomplished plenty before he ascended the throne in 2022.
From his dedication to advocating for the environment to his passion for art, here are five things you should know about him before this weekend’s coronation, which will be modernised to better reflect issues important to the king.
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1. He has a history of campaigning for the environment
King Charles III has been campaigning for the environment since he was a young man, and at a time when talk of climate change or the environment was less understood and frequently ridiculed.
From having an organic garden in his private estate of Highgrove House to attending the COP26 Summit in 2021, the king has long been vocal when it comes to preserving the planet for future generations. He also founded Duchy Originals, a leading organic food and drink brand in the UK.
